Sounds like West to Purdue is a done deal. I think he's a great get for the Purdue program. A smooth combo guard. Has a great shot. Will bring more value to a program than a one and done. Now, just hoping Purdue to land a stretch 4 to pair with him, which will cover all of Purdue's needs for this 2025 class.
Antione West likely picking Purdue
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Statistically I agree a 3-4 year player ~9 times out of 10 has more value than a 1&D.
But in most programs (other than Purdue) with NIL there is no guarantee a guy is here 3-4 years. But so far since NIL Purdue comparatively, has been flat out outstanding at keeping "their" guys due to culture, coach and everything about Purdue that keeps them here.
Be interesting to hear from OB52 & others that have seen his play. Everything I read says we potentially are getting a real good one here.
But in most programs (other than Purdue) with NIL there is no guarantee a guy is here 3-4 years. But so far since NIL Purdue comparatively, has been flat out outstanding at keeping "their" guys due to culture, coach and everything about Purdue that keeps them here.
Be interesting to hear from OB52 & others that have seen his play. Everything I read says we potentially are getting a real good one here.
Toledo area Whitmer HS. Currently, Prephoops has him #1 in Ohio, 247 has him #5, On3 had him #9, ESPN has him #3 in Ohio
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Toledo Ohio - Whitmer High School - former Boilermaker Ryne Smith went there, so I'm guessing he has a good pump fake.....haha.
Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin) also went there.....it's a good area for Ohio high school athletics.
Looks like he's just outside some of the rankings.....but movin on up as he gets some notice. This would be a really good addition for Painter's program, IMO....
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ESPN has him ranked 73rd in the class I thinkToledo Ohio - Whitmer High School - former Boilermaker Ryne Smith also went there, so I'm guessing he has a good pump fake.....haha.
Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin) also went there.....it's a good area for Ohio high school athletics.
Looks like he's just outside some of the rankings.....but movin on up as he gets some notice. This would be a really good addition for Painter's program, IMO....
and like Smith a 3 starToledo Ohio - Whitmer High School - former Boilermaker Ryne Smith also went there, so I'm guessing he has a good pump fake.....haha.
Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin) also went there.....it's a good area for Ohio high school athletics.
Looks like he's just outside some of the rankings.....but movin on up as he gets some notice. This would be a really good addition for Painter's program, IMO....
nice release and soft touch
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He sounds ok. Don’t we already have 4 unproven guards who are projected to replace Loyer and smith?
I guess people are tired of talking about Harris, Myles, cox and that other guard? Bender or Benton And maybe Heide st the 3. And Wadell plays somewhere.
And we are still recruiting two other guards who are ranked in the top 50 with one who had us in his final 2 along with MSU. Mullins and Haralson.
Reading this is like reading another top 200 center prospect wants to come to Purdue.
It’s nice to add players . It’s hard to get excited about a player who projects to be a role player. If he is that great. Does that mean the other players are going to leave before they ever get a chance to prove how great they are?
Didn’t Sisley or some other recruit say he was going to commit before his hs basketball season started?
I guess people are tired of talking about Harris, Myles, cox and that other guard? Bender or Benton And maybe Heide st the 3. And Wadell plays somewhere.
And we are still recruiting two other guards who are ranked in the top 50 with one who had us in his final 2 along with MSU. Mullins and Haralson.
Reading this is like reading another top 200 center prospect wants to come to Purdue.
It’s nice to add players . It’s hard to get excited about a player who projects to be a role player. If he is that great. Does that mean the other players are going to leave before they ever get a chance to prove how great they are?
Didn’t Sisley or some other recruit say he was going to commit before his hs basketball season started?
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We got a commit for an open scholarship, it’s not quite what you are making it out to be.
Anyone who doesn’t trust Painter and his decisions on offering players is just choosing to be willfully ignorant.
Geez. Calling him a role player???
I would wager you have seen him play less than the number of good posts you have logged here.
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Geez, what makes you think this? Present some new news and we'll talk about them. No? Nothing? I'm so glad I have you on ignore.
Painter has shown to be a great evaluator of talent since he started at Purdue. I have faith in his decisions and offers.
Now, if we want to argue about recruiting, that should be a topic on the football forum.
Now, if we want to argue about recruiting, that should be a topic on the football forum.
Correct if I’m wrong, but it looks like he is scoring on one of the boozer twins (I believe the higher ranked one)…and then has no fear with the same one lurking near by. From the limited clips in his highlight reel, looks like he is yet again, another under the radar player who is going to be a perfect fit for this program and leave ppl scratching their heads wondering “how did we miss this kid”?
What are you on about now?
You do know all schools can’t get top 15 players right? The only one that usually has multiples was UK and remind me how that has turned out the last decade?
But let’s play your game. Rutgers has 2 potential top 5 lotto picks. People have them ranked all over the place finishing in the top 5 of the B1G and in the lower part. Theres no guarantee they can carry their team of “role players” and themselves to the even the tourney. I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t make it.
You seem to think of yourself as a smart guy, so I’d assume you’d realize painter’s formula has been working over the last decade…no?
Mullins and Haralson aren’t coming here. Again, we’ve been through this. But Mullins doesn’t fit with our “unproven guards” in Colvin, Harris, cox, Smith, Loyer BENTER, and since you always say it, Heide. I would take every one of those guys over Mullins next year. Haralson is a one and done. I would take him on our team, but he would likely the sixth man giving really good mina by end of year. So with that, I’d say he’s going to be featured at MSU.
We are in a very good spot to land Sisley, but he is at IU this weekend with Mullins and another top recruit. Technically, he should be an IU lean, but not knowing if the coaching staff will be there next year, is giving recruits some pause. And the three mentioned here, all said they want to have their decision made prior to the season, like most kids.
And soon enough, you’ll be talking about West.
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